Milwaukee to Jersey City flights
Jersey City lies 1,172 km (728 mi) east of Milwaukee, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Milwaukee | Jersey City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 563,531 | 264,290 |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MKE, 10 km out | EWR, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 53201–53295 | 07097–07399 |
Clocks in Jersey City are 1 h ahead of Milwaukee right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands 3 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Milwaukee
Milwaukee is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,990 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Jersey City
Jersey City is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 18 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 27 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 14 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 49 km), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 18 km (11 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 27 km (17 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 14 km (9 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 80 km (50 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jersey City from Milwaukee?
1,172 km (728 mi) in a straight line, east of Milwaukee.
How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Jersey City by air?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Milwaukee and Jersey City?
Jersey City is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Milwaukee to Jersey City flights?
Typically General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Jersey City also has LGA, JFK, TEB, HPN, TTN.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.